expand
/ɪkˈspænd/
CEFR level B2Topic EconomyWord #3385 in the learning path
扩大；膨胀；扩展
Definitions
v. to become larger or make something larger
扩大；膨胀；扩展
v. to add more details to an explanation or discussion
详述；进一步说明
Example
The dough expanded as it rested in the warm kitchen.
面团在温暖的厨房里静置时膨胀起来了。
Universities should expand access to online courses while ensuring that disadvantaged students have adequate equipment and internet connections.
大学应扩大在线课程的覆盖范围，同时确保弱势学生拥有足够的设备和网络条件。
Collocations
- expand rapidly
- expand access to
- expand a business
- expand on an idea
Word family
- expansion (n.)
- expandable (adj.)
- expansive (adj.)
Synonyms
- enlarge
- extend
- grow
Antonyms
- shrink
- contract
Usage tip
“详述”用expand on/upon；扩大某物可直接接宾语。
FAQ
- What does expand mean?
- to become larger or make something larger to add more details to an explanation or discussion
- How is expand pronounced?
- UK /ɪkˈspænd/, US /ɪkˈspænd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
